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NSF Solicitation for Wave-Based Computing Research Grants (EFRI-2026/27)

The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) is inviting proposals for the Emerging Frontiers in Research and Innovation (EFRI) program, focusing on Wave-Based Computing (WBC). - Government Buyer: - U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) - Directorate for Engineering - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; this is a research grant opportunity - Products/Services Requested: - Wave-Based Computing research grants - EArly-concept Grants for Exploratory Research (EAGER) awards (2-year duration) - Larger multidisciplinary research awards (4-year duration, up to $2,000,000 per award) - Total estimated funding pool: $30,000,000 - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Eligible applicants: U.S.-based non-profit, non-academic organizations and institutions of higher education - Proposals must address foundational and transformative research in computing approaches that harness wave dynamics - Industry collaboration is encouraged - Eligibility restrictions for principal investigators (PIs) and co-principal investigators (co-PIs) - Special instructions for international branch campuses of U.S. institutions

Description

The Emerging Frontiers in Research and Innovation (EFRI) program by the U.S. National Science Foundation supports transformative research in foundational engineering knowledge with potential long-term impact on strategic technology priorities. This solicitation focuses on Wave-Based Computing (WBC) and offers two tracks: exploratory EAGER awards and larger four-year awards up to $2,000,000. The program encourages collaboration with industry and supports multidisciplinary projects. Eligible applicants include U.S.-based non-profit, non-academic organizations and institutions of higher education.

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